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Aussie for “dog friend”

Australian Cobberdogs are purebred Labradoodles, dogs that are known to be social and friendly to all. Cobberdog actually means “dog friend” in the Australian language. Claudio and Alis Ramos, with two daughters Bella and Tina, welcomed Boo into their home in 2021. “Alis always wanted a dog; it only took 19 years for me to…

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The joy of Bentley

  Bentley may be mini, but he celebrates big time.  When his owners Jennifer and Jeff Edgell come home, they are greeted by a fur ball of enthusiasm and spunk, a trait common in miniature schnauzers.  Once properly petted and loved, Bentley settles in with his people. Twelve-year-old Bentley is an AKC registered miniature schnauzer. …

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The affectionate companion

A pet is a special addition to any family, especially one with a child who has unique needs.  Poppet was one such pet for the Guthrie family.  Michael, the youngest of Doug and Claire Guthrie’s five children, had a special bond with the chocolate Labrador, and when they lost Poppet, it left a void that…

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A coat of ginger swirl

Born to a Colorado barn cat, Athena’s days on the farm were limited when Kiersten Lockwood and her family learned of orange kittens being given away.  Shortly after their visit to the farm, the Lockwoods found themselves home with a tabby kitten and Athena with a new family, bed and food. Athena carries a strong…

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Dynamic duo

Joy and Franklin are much more than littermates.  They are forever friends, the dynamic duo, the wonder twins and are “indescribable and special beyond words,” shared owner Rebecca Deal. Joy and Franklin are English bulldogs.  Turning 4 years old this July, they joined the Deal family at 4 months old, and each day they have…

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Huck… The fox red lab

Huck is one cool guy on the block that may look like a yellow lab, but he is actually a fox.  That is, a fox red American Labrador (lab) retriever, significant for his red highlights. Five years ago, the Pardew family welcomed five-year-old Huck into their family when their youngest son Jack (now 17) asked…

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